Responsibilities

• Media Relations & Storytelling
• - Develop and execute earned media strategies that generate meaningful coverage across print, digital, television, radio, and podcasts.
• - Leverage and continually expand strong relationships with California media, as well as national, trade and other influential outlets.
• - Find compelling stories within complex programs, policies, research, data, and human experiences, turning them into narratives journalists want to tell.
• - Write exceptional pitches, press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, and executive communications.
• Strategy & Thought Leadership
• - Prepare executives and subject-matter experts for high-stakes interviews and public communications.
• - Anticipate opportunities and risks and bring strategic responses and proactive solutions.
• Issues & Crisis Management
• - Advise clients through emerging issues, reputational challenges and crisis situations across earned, owned and social channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• 10–15 years of PR, media relations, journalism, or strategic communications experience.
• A demonstrated record of securing high-quality earned media coverage.
• Deep, established relationships with California and national journalists, editors, and producers.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, research, and interviewing skills.
• Strong executive presence and confidence advising senior-level clients.
• Significant issues and crisis communications experience.

Preferred

• Agency experience strongly preferred; bilingual or multilingual communications skills are a plus.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off, professional development support and a competitive salary of $110,000–$135,000, based on experience and qualifications.